| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $129.61 | 8.164% | $140.1914 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.34 | 3.327% | $97.4787 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.80 | 6.478% | $164.8279 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.57 | 8.676% | $43.0031 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.87 | 10.427% | $196.4165 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.67 | 9.802% | $87.4793 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.37 | 3.555% | $217.8487 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.23 | $947.2456 | $947.25 | $947.30 | $947.20 | |